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Old 08-23-2015, 03:26 PM   #9
thstone
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Originally Posted by jpc763 View Post
Wouldn't I have had a leak for the past 12 months if the plug was installed without a crush washer?
Not necessarily. The washer is insurance against leaks but if the pan and fill plug mate cleanly, there won't be any leak. Conversely, drain plugs can leak even with new washers.
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